Petition in Karnataka HC, challenging congress’ election manifesto, rejected
The Karnataka High Court has recently observed that the promises which have been mentioned in the election manifesto during the 2023 assembly elections can be termed as a case of wrong policy but the same cannot be termed as a ‘corrupt practice’ as
Delhi High Court Upholds Right to Information: Information Cannot Be Denied Solely on Grounds of Bulkiness
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court emphasized the fundamental right to information and clarified that authorities cannot refuse disclosure solely on the basis of information volume. The case, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade v. Kamal Jit Chibber, involved the denial
Judicial Fortification of India’s Electoral Democracy: A Review of Landmark Case
Introduction: India’s electoral system stands as a testament to the vibrancy and inclusivity of its democracy. Through a series of landmark judgments, the judiciary has played a crucial role in shaping and strengthening the electoral process. This article explores five pivotal cases that
Plea To Tally All VVPAT Slips with the EVM Votes Rejected By The SC
On Friday, the SC rejected the petition whereby directions were sought to give directions to tally the VVPAT slips with the votes that have been cast through the EVMs. The bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta also give their dissent on
At times judgements add to the problem rather than giving the solution: Justice Gautam Patel
It was recently said by Bombay HC judge Justice Gautam Patel, that rather than giving a solution to the problem, sometimes judgments add to the issue. He was speaking while highlighting the role of judgment in the life of a judge. He believed
Supreme Court’s Observations on Unethical Practices in Modern Medicine: A Call for Accountability
Introduction: In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India addressed concerns regarding unethical practices within the medical fraternity, particularly focusing on the prescription of expensive and unnecessary medicines. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) found itself under scrutiny as the Court emphasized the
Delhi High Court Rules Empanelled Advocates Not Entitled to Maternity Benefits
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed the question of whether advocates empanelled with a legal services authority can be considered ’employees’ entitled to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The case of Delhi State Legal Services Authority
Apologies for the misleading ads in newspapers must be as big as the ads were : SC to Patanjali
It was said by the Supreme Court that the apologies printed by Patanjali Ayurveda in the newspapers should be big and prominent. The bench comprised of Justice Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, had observed while they were dealing with the petition that was
Supreme Court: Refusing Child Care Leave to Mothers of Disabled Children Breaches Constitutional Obligations
The ruling was passed by the Himachal Pradesh High Court where an assistant professor was denied leave when she had to take care of her son who was suffering from genetic disorders from birth, as she had exhausted her leaves. The state government
14-Year-Old Rape Survivor Granted Abortion by Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, India’s Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling and allowed a 14-year-old rape victim to terminate her 28-week pregnancy. The Court prioritized the girl’s well-being, citing a medical report that continuing the pregnancy could harm her physical and mental
